Saturday, March 31, 2012

I have been successfully growing kitty grass indoors for my sweet felines, Ruby and Zorro, so I made the decision to expand my operation to include flowers and herbs. The process began with the sowing of the seeds: holly hocks, sweet peas, dill, and morning glories, all favorites of mine. And under the grow light they went.

I watched and waited, misting them twice a day. Needless to say, I was delighted to be rewarded this week with teensy seedlings bravely showing their green by peeking through the soil to greet the world. It's a long way, of course, from their safe indoor nest to the garden outside; but I am hopeful I'll be adding fresh dill to potato salad and filling vases with flowers in the months to come.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Since this is the final week of winter, it seems very appropriate to pay homage to my favorite season: spring. I am eagerly awaiting the energetic burst of color, so easy on the eyes, that this season of renewal will bring to my drab and dormant garden, turning it into a palette filled with every color in the rainbow. I'm so ready.